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[R.E.Hab]

[QUOTE=International SOF;27574]Believe it or not, you can get fired for being TOO good, TOO intelligent, TOO motivated..... Managers get nervous you will take their job, peers get angry because by comparison you make them look bad, managers get their feelings and ego's hurt because you point out better ways to do things that are contrary to what they want, ....... You name it. I am sure it happens at McDonalds, it happens every place else. This is why many capable people just try to keep their heads down, not make waves, let the chips fall where they may, and hopefully be able to go to work every day doing just enough to not get noticed and take home a stable pay check. It is a way of life that is in every corporation in this country, and also contrary to innovation, high productivity, and creativity. Management loves to blame employees for not towing the line, spending too much money,... Fact is, it is managers like Matt who suppress better people, and do real damage to corporate productivity, competitiveness, and profitability, all to satisfy their own small egos.[/

I couldn't have said it better myself.

Too many corporate managers today just want to control you rather than motivate you with respect and courtesy. At the end of last night's show Matt was summing up the year and he mentioned something about 'you can't have the inmates run the asylum' I think it was. I want to know did Matt not like what he saw when he first took over or was he told in advance this is what's going on here.

I think it was Julia who mention at the end as well it really wasn't a fun place to work anymore and that the employees didn't even hang out together anymore.

I get the impression someone thought things were getting too cozy. And yet I have had jobs if you don't go to the bar,play golf or bend,break,fracture or ignore the same rules as everyone else you are just as screwed. I got razzed for going well over 5 years without a sick day and working Friday afternoons.

Matt was on a mission. Wether it was his own or someone else's has yet to be seen.

[modelboyii]

Strange world we live in ...but Matt has a job to do...he does it with a firm hand, which is why he got a promotion. However, he is hypocritical with his actions as far as flirting one minute than accussing the employee of insubordination. In working with HR/employee benefits...the show must be scripted and all "actors" have signed agreements, because otherwise Hard Rock" would be out-of-business from all the "employement law" lawsuits that would be filed if it were real.

[dale28311]

In 99.9% of companies in this Country Matt would be fired for his 1950's management style. I am a male and not politically correct but dude you could be a video for other companies to use on how not to treat employees. I also feel I saw several Federal employment laws broken by Matt and others on a regular basis. But he gets promoted! This shows me that Hard Rock does not think much of their employees.

Being a Senior Manager in a Company it concerns me that young managers will watch this show and actually feel you can act this way.

[International SOF]

Nevada is unfortunately another "at will employment" state. Hence, unless you have a binding contract with specific terms and conditions, you can be terminated at any time at the whim of management, they have no onus to provide any justification for their decision what so ever.

This is the problem with at will employment. It has allowed managers to run amok as Matt has. You can steal from the company, abuse employees, not even show up for work, sexually harass your employees, and if any of your underlings DARE to speak up, they are terminated. And the way recruiters and companies have rigged the employment process in this country, being terminated means you might as well be banished to Siberia, cause you can bet employers in your new search will default to assuming that it was your fault. At will employment is the worst thing that ever happened in this country. Further you probably need to sign a waiver for arbitration in order to be hired, so that makes law suits extremely unlikely, as the arbitration process precludes it and is itself a very lengthy process.

[HyPnOtIk]

Originally Posted by International SOF

Nevada is unfortunately another "at will employment" state. Hence, unless you have a binding contract with specific terms and conditions, you can be terminated at any time at the whim of management, they have no onus to provide any justification for their decision what so ever.

This is the problem with at will employment. It has allowed managers to run amok as Matt has. You can steal from the company, abuse employees, not even show up for work, sexually harass your employees, and if any of your underlings DARE to speak up, they are terminated. And the way recruiters and companies have rigged the employment process in this country, being terminated means you might as well be banished to Siberia, cause you can bet employers in your new search will default to assuming that it was your fault. At will employment is the worst thing that ever happened in this country. Further you probably need to sign a waiver for arbitration in order to be hired, so that makes law suits extremely unlikely, as the arbitration process precludes it and is itself a very lengthy process.

Yes Vegas is an "at will employment" city. They do have guidelines to follow but not as much as say California. They cant be fired in a Discriminative way (ex. race, age, pregnant) but an employer does not have to give a reason. he could say it is because shes dancing on the job and in all reality the real reason could be that the person was a diff race or she got pregnant or she was too old. Thats the bad thing about working in Vegas.

[R.E.Hab]

Everyone keeps on talking about how much of a winning lawsuit they would have against Matt and his employers. But I don't that many would be happy to initiate a lawsuit or even call a corporate ethics lines.

The reality is most work a job for a paycheck. If they like or need the pay they are getting most do not like rocking the boat even though they know things are not right. Most people don't like personal confrontations,paperwork or having to appear in court under oath under pressure. In most jobs where I have worked the number of people that initiate or follow through on legal action is minimal.

Besides their own discomfort with legal proceedings many feel once a boss is backed into a corner with a suit or discipline that jeapordizes them. Many feel that the company/their boss might have something on them. They don't want their dirt to comeout on them. Many employee fears are unfounded but most have a conscience to the point that simple procedure violation makes them feel guilty.

Alot of employees know they can get away with certain things with certain bosses so they even try to disuade others from turning a boss in to corporate. The culture at or in many jobs is such they most don't like a rat- and let that be known. Besides making money most want the job to be as comfortable and hassle free as possible for their own sake.

[R.E.Hab]

Originally Posted by International SOF

Nevada is unfortunately another "at will employment" state. Hence, unless you have a binding contract with specific terms and conditions, you can be terminated at any time at the whim of management, they have no onus to provide any justification for their decision what so ever.

This is the problem with at will employment. It has allowed managers to run amok as Matt has. You can steal from the company, abuse employees, not even show up for work, sexually harass your employees, and if any of your underlings DARE to speak up, they are terminated. And the way recruiters and companies have rigged the employment process in this country, being terminated means you might as well be banished to Siberia, cause you can bet employers in your new search will default to assuming that it was your fault. At will employment is the worst thing that ever happened in this country. Further you probably need to sign a waiver for arbitration in order to be hired, so that makes law suits extremely unlikely, as the arbitration process precludes it and is itself a very lengthy process.

I know people in the restaurant industry where they must have changed jobs dozens of times including being fired on several occassions. Ignorant and obnoxious bosses seems to be the norm. He said he's known servers who gave 2 weeks notice with a letter & everything and was fired on the spot. The server did not retaliate. Said it was an accepted practice with in the restaurant industry. They fear sabotaged food & service more than a lawsuit.

[whathefox]

Actually now that I think about it the guy who promoted Matt said that he didn't mind being the guy that everyone loves to hate. He was an actor, playing the role for t.v. We were all supposed to hate him and he was supposed to be the villain because it just makes for good t.v. I am through with the fake bull****. If it was actually real I would be even more mad, but they sucked me in for another few hours waisted of my life. Not again next season, this was enough for me. However, if you would have taught a lesson to people who act this way in management, even a scripted lesson, I would have remained a loyal follower, so bad choice producers or directors, whoever decided to make the statement that some illiterate, chauvenistic, bully is the way to go with management style at Hardrock, well that was just stupid! Goodbye Rehab, you lost a customer and a viewer.

[R.E.Hab]

Originally Posted by dale28311

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Being a Senior Manager in a Company it concerns me that young managers will watch this show and actually feel you can act this way.

EXACTLY!, whatthefox had a good point as well. Wether scripted or not it does set a bad example. Too many who never had an HR situation or have been called to the mat for their behavior don't have a clue as to the proper and legal way to treat employees. The servers and others aren't exactly angels in this either because they're playing the victim card. If scripted they should've showed the employees calling one of those corporate hot lines or speaking to HR or a lawyer about their treatment.

[sincitycycler]

Originally Posted by jobu

Does anyone know where this dude is originally from? Certainly he isn't from Nevada or the west coast. I have my suspicions as to what part of the country he is from but I would love to hear from someone who knows first hand, thanks.

people, he's an Italian from New York City (saw the "I Love NYC" magnet on his desk on last night's episode).

Don't you hear the accent and how he got all DeNiro ("Don't you disrespect me") and started talking with his hands when he gave Ashley the riot act?

People on the west coast really are dense

[Scubajim93]

Did the producers of the show hire an actor to play Matt to spice up the show?

[Avery]

After the first couple of episodes, it became clear that Matt had his favorites and those he just didn't like. Julie was right when she said something to the effect that her job performance/weight had nothing to do with Matt's obvious displeasure with her. He is just one of those men who are intimidated by certain women, for whatever reason.

If Matt keeps up his hands-on approach toward the females "beneath" him, Hard Rock is going to find itself facing sexual harrassment suits. He is far too playful with some women and clearly afraid of others, including Sharon and Julie.

I think he has a Donald Trump complex and loves feeling big when he says
"You're Fired!"

During the first episode, I kept trying to remember who he reminded me of, then I realized, it was my ex-husband- he had a "little man" complex also and not just for his height. He was a jerk, too with nothing to back anything up.

[Iluvtrutv]

Matt is full of himself.

[EJZett]

Matt, as portrayed on TV, has very limited management skills. His techniques work well in the short term or if there is a "problem" business that needs cleaning up, but in the long run the good employees will leave and the only type of employee that will be attracted to job positions are short term, problem employees. Unless upper management realizes this they will always be decieved by the success he appears to have. He will actually have created the problem he appears to be solving.
BUT
Regarding conversation with Sharon, although tactless, he was correctly trying to use the proper chain of managment command, which Sharon was trying to go around by speaking directly to Matt.

[prman]

This season is obviously fake. Made up tv pretending not to be is....un-tru, yes? I won't waste another moment watching it.

[fah q]

Whether you are all true about him being an actor or not; it is obvious he comes from a $$rich$$ man family. Spend One day in my shoes; you worthless F*ck. I'll show you what life is really worth. This guy has never been a server,barback, or a F-ing bartender. You think it's a cake walk try it some day. Stand on your feet for eight hours a day.(oh and not just sunday you twat) but everyday of the week. Top that with school. Gosh it sure would be nice to have rich NEW York Parents like yours! What I wouldn't give to have your life? Well It's almost as good as my Dog. He gets everything he wants with nothing in return. which by the way you are lower then a dog, you are the man that cleans up after my dog. ( the day I can afford it) I hope to hire you, and tell you..."you look like you have not worked out in months"
F-You Fame is something wonderful; and you my non-friend are an unforgetable ... Kinda like that one girl on the OG Trump show. Enjoy your 15 minutes of fame you TWAT!